City of Albury RSL Sub-Branch

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1 City of Albury RSL Sub-Branch 527 Wilson Street ALBURY NSW 2640 Postal address: PO Box 175 ALBURY NSW 2640 Phone: fax: Website:

2 City of Albury Sub-Branch 2017 Committee President: Mark Dando Vice Presidents: Peter Loudon, Harry Hacking, JP Secretary: Trish Taylor Assistant Secretary: Pauline McLeod Treasurer: Jan. Francis Assistant Treasurer: Scott Threlfall Committee: John Gunton, Noel Francis, Bill Godde, Brett Newman, Barry Howard, Mark Lunnon Trustees: Barry Howard, Marlene Sullivan, John Gunton Pensions Officer: Harry Hacking, JP Welfare Officer/s: Harry Hacking JP, Barry Howard & Dani Jourdain Hospital/visitation: Peter Jansen

3 Your Sub-Branch meets the third Sunday of each month at ANZAC House Commencing at 11am Light lunch follows the meeting at a minimal cost. Meeting dates: 18h June th July st August th September h October th November 2017 SUB-BRANCH OFFICE HOURS TUESDAY- THURSDAY 10am to 3.30pm Poppy Day 10 th of November Volunteers are needed to sell poppies. Please call in to ANZAC House to register your availability. New volunteers are always welcome. School student Poppy sellers 9th of November Disclaimer: Every effort is made to ensure that all articles in this publication are correct at time of printing. Opinions expressed herein whether political or sectarian will be deemed to be the opinion of the signature below the article. The Sub-Branch Executive, nor its members, nor the editor will be deemed responsible. Editor: Jan Francis

4 Vale On ANZAC Day we lost our favourite Kitchen Manager and committee member Don Denis. A long time member of our branch, he is sadly missed. Following is the poem read at his funeral. AFTERGLOW I d like the memory of me to be a happy one I d like to leave and afterglow of smiles when life is done I d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways Of happy times and laughing times and bright, sunny days I d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun Of happy memories that I leave now my life is done.

5 Ex Service Women s Association Albury - Wodonga Welcome to our news again and a reminder that we would still very much like to welcome any ladies interested in joining us as a member. Meetings every second Tuesday 1.30pm with a cuppa together at ANZAC House. We have lunches arranged - day trips to enjoy and now Xmas coming up, lots to look forward to, finishing the year with our Xmas lunch at ANZAC House. We have our own Welfare Officer for anyone needing help or advice. Please ring Barbara ( ) if you would like to enquire about coming along. Love to see you - join us and meet some old and new friends. Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped in manning the : Reception desk, looking after Pensions and Welfare, assisting in the kitchen with catering and cleaning up, setting up the meeting room, cooking on the BBQ, setting up chairs at outside events and the committee for their ongoing dedication and compassion for their fellow members. Would you like your newsletter ed in glorious colour then please send an to treasurer@alburyrsl.org.au

6 ANZAC DAY 2017

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8 ANZAC Field of Remembrance This fitting tribute came from an idea originated by the late Mrs C J Pope, widow of Rear Admiral Pope. While visiting London she was impressed by a Field of Remembrance Day held each year in the old churchyard at St Margaret s alongside Westminster Abbey. The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory initiated the Field of Remembrance a day on which small wooden crosses were planted in memory of the fallen. The Field of Remembrance is open from the service until the late afternoon on Anzac Day for war widows and members of the public to place small wooden crosses in personal remembrance of their husbands, relatives and friends who died during or following war service. Field of Remembrance Ceremony at St Matthews Church

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11 RSL NSW STATE CONGRESS 2017 Congress Raffle is Drawn

12 LINK RSL DAY CLUB Every Thursday over 30 members and volunteers meet at the Link RSL Day Club at ANZAC House to enjoy social interaction, a tasty meal, quizzes, games and lots of fun. Throughout the year special theme days are held such as Movie Day when members enjoy hot popcorn while watching a movie projected on the big screen. Easter and St Patricks Day see the Leprechaun pictured above. Ask members what they like best about Link Club and you will hear: The friendly, happy, cheeky people. Lunch with friends. The variety of activities. The volunteers do so much for us. Meeting different people and making new friends. The great Christmas party. Among Link Club members there is over 2400 years of collective wisdom. What a wonderfully rich, diverse, wise and happy group of people. For information about volunteering or becoming a member at the Link RSL Day Club please contact the coordinator, Judith Fenton, on Spotted at last months RSL NSW State Congress.

13 President's Report 21 May 2017 It has been a very busy month with ANZAC Day and all of the preparation with a lot of effort put in by both Committee members and volunteers. I particularly want to thank those of you who participated and the old adage of "many hands make light work" certainly applies at these busy times. Harry hacking was the MC at the Field of Remembrance and represented us and the War Widows in a very professional manner. The Bunnings BBQ was again a good money raiser and thanks to those who put in the time. All organised by Barry Howard who never ceases to amaze me with his energy. We laid a wreath at the service for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea which was for me quite moving as my father was on a ship which participated in that battle. The funeral for Don Dennis was very sad and there was a great number present which he would have been embarrassed about. Graham Docksey and I did the RSL Tribute with Mark Lunnon and Harry Hacking handing out the poppies. The standing joke I had with Don whenever he assisted me with funerals was that he had to pay for any poppies that weren't returned! When I suggested the same to Mark, his response was that he had best bring some money. His response was much more polite than Dons which was "Oh be like the Christmas turkey". Yesterday the ALTC exercised the "Right of Entry" to the cities of Albury and Wodonga which was conducted in a very professional manner and was the first time for 10 years. The roof on the older part of the building needs replacing and I am waiting for quotes before putting it formally to a meeting. We have found that there are a number of leaks and one particularly dangerous one which enables water to run down near the power board.

14 VeteranSupportAlburyWodonga City of Albury RSL Sub- Branch welcomes the Veteran Support Albury Wodonga as a Subsidiary. This is a group of new veterans who have come together in self support. They hold Coffee Catch ups once a month and recently hosted a successful Young Veterans Forum at Albury s ANZAC House. They have been actively holding fundraiser's with a Bar B Q at Mount Beauty markets Held a Class in couples cooking at Michael's Patisserie a couple of their members are also on the Committee of Albury RSL Sub Branch namely Brett Newman and Scott Threlfall We welcome any new members with fresh ideas as to how we can progress both organizations.

15 PENSION AND WELFARE HELP??? Don t forget that if you require a pension review or welfare assistance, please phone ANZAC House (Albury) for an appointment. If you would like a home visit, please leave your details at ANZAC House 527 Wilson Street Albury NSW 2640

16 Albury RSL Sub-Branch PO Box 175 Albury NSW 2640